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Timely coverage of the people, policies, and events shaping New Orleans and Louisiana. This category delivers clear, factual reporting that keeps readers informed about local government, community issues, and stories that matter most to everyday residents.

Requiem for a Big Man Gone

by Katy Reckdahl April 29, 2023 Updated April 30, 2024

Gifted group asks school district to expand services

by Marta Jewson April 27, 2023 Updated April 27, 2023

Offshore wind workforce a weak link in plan to build out renewables

by Terry L. Jones for Floodlight April 25, 2023 Updated April 25, 2023

A Louisiana lawmaker wants mandatory life without parole sentence for fentanyl distribution

by Nick Chrastil April 20, 2023 Updated April 26, 2023

NOLA Public Schools considers third tier of charter school warnings

The administration presented draft recommendations of the Charter School Accountability Framework on Tuesday.
by Marta Jewson April 20, 2023 Updated April 20, 2023

Award-winning reporter Katy Reckdahl joins the staff of The Lens

by The Editors April 18, 2023 Updated April 18, 2023

Oil sprayed on neighborhood from S&WB plant for second time

by Matt McBride April 18, 2023 Updated April 18, 2023

Mississippi River basin should be getting more USDA conservation funding, report says

by Eva Tesfaye, WWNO April 13, 2023 Updated April 14, 2023

Nonprofit: Greenfield owes $200 million in property taxes for grain elevator project

by Joshua Rosenberg April 10, 2023 Updated November 14, 2023

Sheriff turns over information related to questionable uses of force

by Nick Chrastil April 7, 2023 Updated April 7, 2023

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